Research Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide technical support and data handling for the research being conducted at SRUC's Dairy Research & Innovation Centre in Dumfries. The successful candidate will have relevant technical experience in cattle husbandry, operation of specialist farm recording equipment and farm data handling. Experience of recording and sample collection for scientific research would be beneficial.

Key areas of work of this Technician post will include:

• Liaising with research staff, external project partners and farm staff to co-ordinate research activity


• Collecting project data, data entry and database uploads, ensuring all data meets QA standards


• Control and maintenance of research facilities and equipment, including for sampling, sample preparation, processing and analyses e.g., intake feed bins, calf feeder units, cattle shedder, Greenfeed systems


• Use recording technologies (e.g. animal-mounted and fixed-platform sensors, performance monitoring equipment)


• Collection, handling and processing of trial samples, arranging for analysis or transport to relevant partners or laboratories


• Maintaining accurate records for ongoing research trials


• Maintaining consumable stocks related to sample collection or liaising with equipment companies for maintenance and repair


• Assisting with support for students involved in practical training
  
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SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors., SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
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The ideal candidate should be educated to SCQF Level 7 or above.
For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Admin ref: ASWF/DRC/002/24
Why work for SRUC?
+ Generous annual leave
+ Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Discounted RAC Membership
+ Generous family leave
+ Flexible working patterns
+ Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
+ Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development